Mechanical locking of floor panels with vertical folding
US11725394B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 7, 2021 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 7, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/167
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Floor panels are shown, which are provided with a mechanical locking system on long and short edges allowing installation with vertical folding and where the long edge locking system prevents separation of the short edges during the folding action. Floor panels with mechanical locking systems with a flexible and displaceable tongue allowing easy installation.
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